Sacha Stejko, Photographer, Auckland

Description

A side profile portrait captures a black man in his 30s with a dark beard, wearing a grey fedora hat and a textured charcoal coat. He has wireless earbuds fitted in his ears as he looks thoughtfully toward the left of the frame. The background shows a blurred urban street scene with warm bokeh lights and dark storefront signage. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing the textures of his clothing and facial features.